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6 days ago · Zoroastrianism, also known as Mazdayasna and Behdin, is an Iranian religion. One of the world's oldest organized faiths, it is based on the teachings of the Avesta and the Iranian prophet Zoroaster. Zoroastrians exalt an uncreated and benevolent deity of wisdom, commonly referred to as "Ahura Mazda" ( Avestan: 𐬀𐬵𐬎𐬭𐬋 ...
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Zoroaster, also known as Zarathustra, was a religious...
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The Farvahar (Persian: فَرْوَهَر), also known as the Foruhar...
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Apr 24, 2024 · The teachings of Ahura Mazda were collected in 21 books, 20 of which were allegedly destroyed by the Greeks during Alexander’s invasion of the Persian Empire in 330 B.C. While just one book from ...
Apr 17, 2024 · Zarathushtra (born 2nd millennium bce, probably eastern Iran) was an Iranian religious reformer and prophet, traditionally regarded as the founder of Zoroastrianism. A major figure in the history of world religions, Zarathushtra has been the object of much scholarly attention, in large part because of his apparent monotheism (his concept of one ...
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5 days ago · The Significance of Cosmic Battles in Persian Mythology. 1. Ahura Mazda and the Angra Mainyu: The Eternal Struggle. At the heart of Persian mythology lies a cosmic battle between two primordial forces: Ahura Mazda, the wise and benevolent creator god, and Angra Mainyu, the destructive and evil spirit. This eternal struggle between good and evil ...
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Apr 22, 2024 · The core scripture, the Avesta, contains 17 Gathas, the words delivered from Ahura Mazda to his prophet, Zarathushtra. The oldest passages are in Old Avestan, a language believed to have been ...
5 days ago · The heavens became the abode of Ahura Mazda and his benevolent spirits, while the earth remained a battleground between good and evil. 4. The Creation of the Earth. Ahura Mazda, with his divine wisdom, shaped the Earth into a realm of beauty and diversity. He created mountains and valleys, lush forests and vast oceans, each element teeming with ...
5 days ago · 2. Ahura Mazda and the Amesha Spentas Ahura Mazda: The Supreme Deity. Ahura Mazda, meaning "Wise Lord," is the supreme god in Zoroastrianism. He is the creator of all that is good and represents truth, light, and wisdom. As the ultimate source of beneficence, Ahura Mazda guides humanity towards righteousness and ultimate salvation.
